Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arsenei
ID:
368503

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Neill & Ben.Ayers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 4: 33 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367835

Common Names

  • Cyperus arsenei
  • Arsen's Flatsedge
  • Arsen's Nutgrass

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Description

Cyperus arsenei (also called Arsene's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus arsenei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus arsenei is a small yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus arsenei is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus arsenei

Cyperus arsenei is native to tropical regions of Africa and can be found in wet soils near rivers and streams.

Cyperus arsenei FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Cyperus arsenei?

Cyperus arsenei prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Cyperus arsenei?

Cyperus arsenei prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

What is the ideal soil pH for Cyperus arsenei?

Cyperus arsenei prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.

Species in the Cyperus genus

Cyperus acuminatus, Cyperus acuticarinatus, Cyperus aethiops, Cyperus affinis, Cyperus afroalpinus, Cyperus afrodunensis, Cyperus afroechinatus, Cyperus afromontanus, Cyperus afropumilus, Cyperus afrovaricus, Cyperus aggregatus, Cyperus ajax, Cyperus alatus, Cyperus albiceps, Cyperus albogracilis, Cyperus albopilosus, Cyperus albopurpureus, Cyperus albosanguineus, Cyperus albostriatus, Cyperus albus, Cyperus alleizettei, Cyperus almensis, Cyperus alopecuroides, Cyperus alterniflorus, Cyperus alternifolius, Cyperus altochrysocephalus, Cyperus altomicroglumis, Cyperus altsonii, Cyperus alulatus, Cyperus amabilis, Cyperus amauropus, Cyperus amuricocompressus, Cyperus amuricus, Cyperus anderssonii, Cyperus angolensis, Cyperus angustatus, Cyperus anisitsii, Cyperus ankaizinensis, Cyperus ankaratrensis, Cyperus antillanus, Cyperus appendiculatus, Cyperus aquatilis, Cyperus arenarius, Cyperus armstrongii, Cyperus aromaticus, Cyperus arsenei, Cyperus articulatus, Cyperus aschenbornianus, Cyperus assimilis, Cyperus astartodes,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Hugh Thomas O'Neill (1894-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Neill' in the authors string.
(Brother) Benedict Ayers: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ben.Ayers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74477-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].